PC title lets players take on role of hospital interns

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LOS ANGELES — Noah Wyle made his last appearance as an "ER" regular last Thursday, but his character, Dr. John Carter, will live on in an "ER" video game.

Wyle and fellow cast members Mekhi Phifer and Sherry Stringfield contributed their voices and likenesses to the PC title, which shipped Tuesday and is distributed by Vivendi Universal Games.

Players will take on the role of an intern who must deal with situations familiar to viewers of the television program, including emergency room crises, hospital politics, ethical dilemmas and personal relationships.

The title will appeal to an older, predominantly female customer rather than the typical gamer because it incorporates popular intellectual property and well-known actors from the show, said Ariella Lehrer, president and CEO of Legacy Interactive, which partnered on the game with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

Legacy already has a library of titles based on television franchises, including "The Apprentice" and three "Law & Orders." Its interactive version of NBC's hit drama series was announced in November 2003.